Benedict: God Told Me to Quit

Former pope says he had 'mystical experience'

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Former Pope Benedict is quoted as giving his most straightforward answer yet as to why he resigned: "God told me to." Benedict said so to an anonymous visitor, according to Catholic news agency Zenit, reports the Telegraph. It wasn't an apparition, explained Benedict, but more of a "mystical experience" over the course of months in which he had "a direct rapport with the Lord." Benedict said he received the "absolute desire" to step down and deepen his relationship with God. The LA Times quotes a Vatican source who says the report is on the mark. "It accurately explains the spiritual process that brought Benedict to resign." The Telegraph doubts, however, that it will end speculation that Benedict got out because of mountingscandals.

Pope Benedict XVI greets pilgrims at the end of his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Feb. 27, 2013.
(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Hmm, didn't God also speak to Oral Roberts, telling him that if we didn't send a bunch of money, he would be called home? God is speaking to me right now. He's telling me how stupid I am for even replying to this story!! LMAO

heyzeus

Aug 22, 2013 11:22 AM CDT

That's that same mantra used by psychopaths, paranoid schizophrenics and serial killers. In fact, it's the name of a movie also.

jessepinkmen

Aug 22, 2013 7:37 AM CDT

if there is a god, do you think hes looking down on the members of the catholic church with pure disgust just waiting for them to die so he can send them straight to hell?

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